Pumpkin Carving, a one day hands-on workshop will be held on Sat., Oct. 13, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Kim Ellington will be giving this fun and interactive workshop. Guests will receive a previously made pumpkin, turned by Ellington, to carve. Continue reading
Pottery IV Class at the CVCC Potters’ Workshop
The first fall session of classes started the week of August 13, and includes two new classes, Pottery IV and Decorative Pottery.
Pottery IV is taught by Kim Ellington and allows students with prior wheel experience to work at their own pace on individual projects.
With this class, students will develop the ability to make pottery with consistent size focusing on personal design. Continue reading
The Potters’ Workshop was at the Hickory Farmer’s Market on Saturday, July 28. Instructor Evelyn Arnold demonstrated wheel throwing and spoke to guests about the Workshop’s program and philosophy. This is the second year the Farmer’s Market has been kind enough to provide a space to the Workshop. Continue reading
The Potters Workshop will be at the Hickory Farmers’ Market, Saturday, July 28 giving wheel demonstrations and talking to guests about Workshop classes and the importance of handcrafts to the Catawba Valley. Stop by the CVCC Potters’ Workshop booth to say “hello”. Continue reading
Raku Pieces
The summer session of wheel classes have started at the Workshop.
Returning in August is Raku pottery. This class covers Raku- an ancient Japanese method of glazing and firing hand built and wheel thrown pottery.
This course will include the creation of beautiful and unique clay pieces, as well as glazing and firing pieces in a Raku kiln. The experience is spontaneous and dramatic as the pieces emerge from the fire. Continue reading
The Workshop has been host to a variety of activities this spring!
Po-Wen Liu Demo
In April, the Workshop presented a one day workshop, “Asian Style Wheel Throwing,” instructed by guest ceramic artist Po-Wen Liu. Liu demonstrated Asian style techniques directly on the potter’s wheel to show participants how to create bowls, large platters, vases and jars; as well as sharing his altering and decorating techniques. Guests enjoyed this workshop commenting they learned so much and appreciated the opportunity to participate. Continue reading
Classes have started for the new session and include a newly added Pottery III class, as well as the return of the Hand Building class with Tammy Leigh Brooks.
The next session is scheduled to start May 29, and will include the return of the Raku class with Pat Flachbart. Registration information will soon be posted.
Please ask to be put on a waiting list if any class is full; by doing so, the Workshop can better understand the demand of classes.
